[mou] N. Shrike at French Regional Park, Hennepin Co.

[Alex Cruz, Jr.]

Hi Birders,

I birded French Regional Park, Hennepin Co. from 1030-1330 today. A Northern 
Shrike was patrolling the north end of a cattail-rimmed pond at 1300. This 
small pond is just southeast of the main entrance to the park and south of 
an apartment complex. The shrike was later seen at the west end of this 
pond.

Other interesting birds included 2 Common Redpolls and 1 Bonaparte's Gull at 
the swimming beach. Also a very cooperative male Pileated Woodpecker in the 
nearby woods.

Looking up,
Alex Cruz
Crystal, Hennepin Co.